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Former U.S. Olympian -- Home, Walking ... Less Than 3 Months After Near Death Injury

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2x-U.S. Olympic star Jamie Nieto is home from the hospital and walking with some assistance less than 3 months after a NEAR DEATH injury ... TMZ Sports has learned.

As we previously reported, Nieto landed on his head during a training session on April 23rd ... and suffered MAJOR DAMAGE to his back. He lost feeling in his arms and legs ... and was unable to move.

But only 2 1/2 months after the injury, Nieto's manager Paul Doyle says his client has miraculously recovered ... so much that he's been sent home from the hospital .